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Matthew Walker, CEO of the PixelStix platform, pulls up a mural play in Carriage Town.

Time is running out to catch the Flint Mural Plays this summer

Flint's Mural Plays were an innovative idea to infuse theatre into public spaces. But the opportunity to hear them ends on August 31.

Within Velly Beretta’s eyes—named after his first name and his favorite gun—is the look of a man who carries the weight of the world upon his shoulders.
The “raw and authentic” story of Flint’s music rebel Velly Beretta

Velly Beretta hopes people will recognize that “there are so many Flint artists who have their own sound.” 

Asbury Church received a grant from the Ruth Mott Foundation to support youth and community programs.
Ruth Mott Foundation awards $1,028,070 in grants to north Flint programs

The Ruth Mott Foundation awarded 18 grants in support of neighborhoods, youth, public safety, and more in north Flint.

Flint native Rayvon Taylor launched his podcast in April and has since recored more than 40 episodes.
Flint native using podcast platform to raise awareness of the city’s many talented people

"I love to know how people got to where they got, what they’re doing to stay there, and what they’re doing in the future."

The intimacy created is purposeful—intentional energy fostered by RudeBoi to manifest the best from the artists he works with and the music composed.
The art of producing music, talent, and authenticity with OohDatsRudeBoi

With a resume that boasts an impressive array of credits and mentions from Bernard Terry, Cameron Tyler, Jada Ali, Furillostar to YN Jay, RudeBoi's work speaks for itself and provides opportunities and avenues for artist expansion and personal growth.

There is no drama or negativity, just a wide range of community photographers, restaurants, clothing lines, makeup artists, organizations, and volunteers showering each other and every student and family with love and support.
Flint photographers have created an annual day for Flint seniors to ‘Walk N Shine’

"It took only one day out of 365 days to utilize everything that I have been blessed with to give back."

Flint native Sherri Miller balances a full-time career, being a mom, and her baking business in order to create a legacy for her family.
Flint baker has long history of satisfying the community’s sweet tooth

After years of watching the show Cupcakes Wars, Sherri Miller decided that owning her own baking business was her destiny. 

A flag football league for kids is taking place at Iroquois Park on the northside through the end of July.
Flint native, NFL employee bringing flag football to the city

A Flint native helped organize an NFL flag football league for Flint kids this summer.

B Smok3zz has burst onto the scene, in her words, “swinging” and bringing “flame to the booth.”
Bringing “flame to the booth” with JB Smok3zz

"If we're great as a whole, we can be undeniable. That's what I want for our music industry here in the city."

Flint Style Soccer is hosting a free youth camp this week at Berston Field House.
Flint Style Soccer giving young people techniques and life lessons from local legends

To pre-register for the youth soccer summer camp July 13 and 15, you can visit the Flint Style Soccer website or register at the camp. Flint Style Soccer is also offering drop-in soccer at Berston on July 22 and 29, August 5, 12, and 19 at 6 p.m.

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